Tag Archives: outrage

Solving the Starbucks holiday cup conundrum

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2015 by Ryan Olson

It’s been a couple of weeks since people appeared outraged about Starbucks eschewing a definitive holiday/Christmas message on its seasonal red cups in favor of a minimalist design. Instead of viewing the situation as an absolutist, I think it’s possible to … Continue reading →

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Much ado about Miley and MTV

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 by Ryan Olson

The response about Miley Cyrus’ performance at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards was surprising. The Los Angeles Times has a decent recap. Since I haven’t cared about the VMAs since … well, I’ve never cared about the VMAs or watched … Continue reading →

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‘Balls’-y Ben and Jerry’s ice cream lacks punchline

Posted on Saturday, January 14, 2012 by Ryan Olson

Sometimes a joke that works on a late night Saturday sketch comedy show doesn’t always work in the grocer’s freezer. My heart had been set on trying the new limited batch of “Schweddy Balls” from Ben and Jerry’s the moment … Continue reading →

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